The Art of Mac App Icons

This is an icon many Mac users never see, as they start up Front Row with the Apple remote. The wood grain in the chair legs is amazingly detailed, and the red leatherette covering the seats looks comfortable.

It's not just Apple designers who take advantage of the 512 x 512 pixel canvas. Here is Panic's Transmit icon in full glory. Notice the tread on the tires, and the cab details -- rear view mirror, shift knob, and steering wheel!